Lowering the 06 FJR Seat

[Sourmash]

Found easy way to lower 06 seat about .3 inch, since I have a 30 inch inseam and am long in the tooth, every little bit helps.

Take out the plastic seat height adjusting tray, this is good for .1 inch. Then twist and pull out the 4 rubber bumper stops on the seat pan that the seat rests on. Cut .2 inch off all four, ( I used a band saw) Reinstall bumpers by pushing and twisting (A little soapy water helps). Reinstall seat, if you have done it correctly you will almost be able to see the tops of the two screws in the plastic moulding around the bottom of the Gas Tank.

I know 1/3 inch isn't a whole lot, but it helps and it's FREE.

Happy Riding Sourmash in E. TN

 

[MsLilly]

Thanks for the info. I need to lower the seat myself but hesitant to do any cutting out of the foam. This might do the trick.

 

[Yamahammer]

Great Idea! With my 29 in inseam, every 0.1 inch counts. thanks.

 

[Wolfhound]

Don't buy a Corbin as they say it is lower but don't mention it is wider which negates the lower...

 

[Sourmash]

Forgot to mention that lowering the seat, effectively raises the handlebar the same amout.

Ride Safe

Sourmash in E. Tn

 

[818Guy]

Don't buy a Corbin as they say it is lower but don't mention it is wider which negates the lower...

+1 on this.

 

[TestPilot]

I know 1/3 inch isn't a whole lot, but it helps and it's FREE.

Now, and ideas on how to add 1/3 inch to... Oh, never mind, just got an email that tells me how :yahoo:

 

[painman]

You could take your seat to your local upholster shop and have then shave the seat down, and while your there have them install a 1/2" layer of Pudgee closed cell foam on top of the shaved stock foam. Or you could do it yourself like I did using an electric carving knife or disk sander for the shave. Viola, new seat and you can touch the ground. Cost was minimal. PM. <><